What is the cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Berkeley?

The cheapest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Berkeley is to bus via West Oakland which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Berkeley?

The fastest way to get from San Luis Obispo to Berkeley is to fly and BART which takes 3h 27m and costs $160 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between San Luis Obispo and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Emeryville. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between San Luis Obispo and Berkeley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Luis Obispo and arriving at Emeryville. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from San Luis Obispo to Berkeley?

The distance between San Luis Obispo and Berkeley is 250 miles. The road distance is 229.9 miles.

How do I travel from San Luis Obispo to Berkeley without a car?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Berkeley without a car is to bus via West Oakland which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $70.

How long does it take to get from San Luis Obispo to Berkeley?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from San Luis Obispo to Berkeley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Berkeley bus from?

San Luis Obispo to Berkeley bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Where do I catch the San Luis Obispo to Berkeley train from?

San Luis Obispo to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Luis Obispo station.

Train or bus from San Luis Obispo to Berkeley?

The best way to get from San Luis Obispo to Berkeley is to bus via West Oakland which takes 5h 5m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Berkeley bus arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Berkeley bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Where does the San Luis Obispo to Berkeley train arrive?

San Luis Obispo to Berkeley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.

Can I drive from San Luis Obispo to Berkeley?

Yes, the driving distance between San Luis Obispo to Berkeley is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from San Luis Obispo to Berkeley.

How do I get a train ticket from San Luis Obispo to Berkeley?

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There are 6 ways to get from San Luis Obispo to Berkeley by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus (Amtrak), or bus

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Bus via West Oakland
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1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Oaklandbus FlixBus 2005
5h 5m
$41–68
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Emeryvilletrain Coast Starlight
6h 26m
$80–170
Drive 228.5 mi
1. Drive from San Luis Obispo to Berkeleycar 228.5 mi
4h 1m
$42–61
Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, BART
1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBP - SFO
2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
3h 27m
$162–416
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Emeryvillebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 40m
$80–120
Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly, BART
1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane SBA - SFO
3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Downtown Berkeleysubway
6h 2m
$238–497

San Luis Obispo to Berkeley by bus and subway

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Distance: 248.2 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between San Luis Obispo, CA, USA and Berkeley, CA, USA?

FlixBus-us operates a bus from San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum to Oakland 6 times a week, and the journey takes 4h 35m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Luis Obispo to Emeryville once daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 6h 26m.

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